Stirling Solar power systems solar dish engine at the STAR Center September 29, 1999 in Tempe, AZ. The dish produces electricity uses mirrors to focus sunlight onto a thermal receiver. The heat is used to run a Stirling heat engine, which drives an electric generator.


Stirling Solar power systems solar dish engine at the STAR Center September 29, 1999 in Tempe, AZ. The dish produces electricity uses mirrors to focus sunlight onto a thermal receiver. The heat is used to run a Stirling heat engine, which drives an electric generator.


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Location: Tempe, Arizona
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